May he rest in peace. My thoughts are with his family and friends. At the accident site this evening, people who knew him were there and spoke about him. He was loved and will be missed.

While riding his motorcyle, my brother in law was hit at this same intersection by a drunk driver. While riding to work on his bicycle, my husband was hit by a left turning car. Be careful out there and hug your loved ones - as often as you can.

My thoughts are with the family and friends. (darn something in my eye). I know nothing will make it easier. But I hope that some of the love and support from some complete strangers makes a little help.

my thoughts are for the person, the driver, the family and anyone who had any involvement in this tragic accident... this is our home.... let's do the best we can to show love and support for eachother and do whatever we can to avoid something like this from ever happening again.

I spent about a half hour there on my way home. Thanks to everyone who stopped by. What was remarkable to me was that no one knew him personally...just folks like me who felt connected in a vague sort of way, and felt the need to pay respects.

It reminds me that we're all in this fagile life together.

This is sad all around. Deepest condolences to the families and those involved. I had a relatively minor accident at the same intersection within the last 6 months, I think the city needs to do some work here.

I would like to express my condolences to this man's family and friends. I feel so sad for them.

There have been many posts labeling this intersection as "dangerous." Perhaps, Ballard could organize and apply for a Neighborhood Funds Project to make 65th @ 24th more safe for everyone.

Editors note: When we updated this post with the cyclist's identity, we deleted a small handful of comments that were not related to Kevin Black's memory. We'd like to dedicate these comments show support from the community for his family, friends, co-workers and teammates.

We'll be looking into concerns from readers (which were the topic of the deleted comments) about the safety of the intersection. Thank you for your understanding.

So devastating. Our thoughts are with Kevin's family and loved ones. This is very sobering, especially for me as a regular bike commuter here in Ballard. Thank you for the excellent coverage and updates today -- please do keep us posted about memorial service(s), etc.

This is such a tragedy. My prayers are with Kevin's family. It sounds like he was a wonderful person. I wish I had known him.

My prayers are also with the van driver and that family. Their lives have been changed forever, too.

This morning as I get ready for work I pray that we all make it to work and home safely. That we go through the day like it's any other day, not one marked by tragedy.

Love and thoughts for his family. Enjoy each day with your loved ones.

I stopped there again this morning to take a look at some of the new artifacts, and it made me cry like a little girl. I can't imagine what it must be like for those who actually know him.

Thank you Swedes for keeping this thread pure. In this case, it's the right thing to do.

I am so terribly sorry to hear about this tragic event! To his family and friends: it sounds like Kevin was a stellar man who was very involved. I am sorry that you are dealing with this loss. I really am.

I went by the scene on my way home last night and it was full of people who were telling of how great he was. I did not know him personally, but, like many other Ballard folks, I do feel connected as that location is a part of my daily commute everyday and have seen too many "close calls" right there. Also, because I do care about my fellow neighbor.

I hope that you each can find peace and find joy in your wonderful memories.

Best Regards,

i am with you boardbrown, thank you Swedes! Good work in this situation indeed.

Bless you all. I did not know Kevin, but this makes me very sad.

Kevin was a neighbor and a good friend. We waved at him yesterday morning on his way to drop off his daughter at school. We will miss him terribly. His friends and neighbors are rallying around his girls-send warm thoughts their way during this tragic time.

My family and I would like to express our most sincere condolences to Kevin Black's family. We will continue to send thoughts and prayers your way and are so sorry for your loss.

We live in Sunset Hill and have two young boys and my husband bicycles to work for much of the year. The realities of bicycle commuting in Seattle are so scary, especially for families with children.

As Ballard makes the transition toward more sustainable forms of transportation and toward hosting a much more dense population, I am very thankful for the day-t0-day information this blog provides. I rarely post comments (they are often strangely out of sync with the professionalism and positivity of the postings) but check the blog daily for news. Thank you, Geeky Swedes, for providing such a great community resource. I hope the sense of community here is some comfort to the Black family during such a terrible tragedy -- we are all thinking of you. And I hope folks coming to the site will use it as a constructive place to help our community grow and change in the best ways (since growth and change are, apparently, inevitable).

I'm very sorry to hear the news about this tragedy. There are a lot of people in the community, including myself, who keep Mr. Black's family in our thoughts and prayers.

Our condolences to Kevin's family and friends. We didn't know Kevin, but he sounds like a wonderful person, cut off too soon. As a parent, my heart goes out to Kevin's girls and their mother. I can't quite imagine what their loss must be like. Take care, everyone.

to the family: consider my garage and my services at your disposal. No money. Anything I can do helps us all.

My heart goes out to all the people affected by this tragedy.

In your prayers please don't forget the van driver, as I'm sure he/she is suffering greatly as well.

Boardbrown-you should know that I read your comments and have great respect for you. You seem level headed and kind.

I spent a lot of time on the sidelines at soccer practice and games with Kevin watching our daughters play. He was relentlessly upbeat and positive, and absolutely devoted to his girls. Simply put, a wonderful guy.

It absolutely breaks my heart when I think of the girls. Make sure you give your loved ones an extra hug today.

Thoughts and prayers are with his family. How sad and tragic.

Kevin, we'll miss you.

Was fun riding the 7 hills last year with you.

I worked with Kevin for three years and he was a wonderful person. Always willing to help others, totally devoted to his girls, and just an all-around good person. I am going to miss you Kevin.

Kevin was a wonderful guy who was friends with everyone he met. He made the world a better place. I can't even begin to imagine what life will be like without him. I will miss him terribly.

Seattle cyclists feel this loss, and send Kevin's friends and family our collective thoughts and prayers.

Ride.

I did not "know" Kevin, but I will always remember him tirelessly and cheerfully giving rides to kids at school on a tricked-out Shop Vac. I always meant to thank him for that. "Thank you Kevin..." All too often it seems that those who live life fully and joyfully live it too quickly.

My deepest condolences to the family. I can not even imagine how devastating this must be. You will all be in my prayers.

Our sympathies to Mr. Black's family and friends. His daughter's note was a real tear-jerker. As someone posted earlier, if there is anything us Ballardians can do to help, please ask.

My heart goes out to the Black Family. Such a tragedy for everyone involved.

Peace.

I met Kevin a few years back on a lunch time ride to seward park, it was all I could do to stay on his wheel. Over the years, I would see him on the BG commuting to work. Although I didn't know him well, I always felt he was part of my extended cycling community. Now, he is gone and I will miss him. I will think about him every time I get on my bike.

My thoughts and prayers are with his family. A very sad time.

Our family's deepest sympathy goes out to Kevin's family and especially the girls. It was always enjoyable to spend time with them. Kevin was quite handy and built an awesome playhouse for the kids. We miss him already.

I met Kevin and his girls during a difficult time in his life through a friend when he needed a place to rent. Immediately I could see he was a generous, humble and kind person; I was touched by his devotion to his daughters. Even though we had just met, he was so open with his vulnerability. My husband was also impressed with his biking skills! My husband and I also ride to work (Elliot Bay through Fremont, Nickerson) and to the UW; we have had a few close calls and have three kids even though we follow the rules, wear lights and bright clothing. Our family sends their sympathy to his and my heart goes out to his daughters. I hope there will be a fund to contribute to for them. My heart also goes out to the driver and her family.

God bless your little girls. It is pretty clear rom the posts on this site and on the PI that you were a very good father and that those little girls now need to raised up by the good community of Ballard.

I am his California aunt and god mother. I am just so sad. I remember him in my arms as a baby and now this. We are praying so hard for his girls. God will be good to his lovely daughters and the help of your community will be the most grateful. He loved living in Ballard because of the people. He cared about an education and worked very hard to show his girls the value of a good education. Just this summer I talked to him about his girls going on the college someday. He took after his mom with a science background. I always will remember that he hugged everyone in our family when we arrived and when we left. Please do the same with your loved ones. Its is the little things. And the smile was the BEST. Love you Kevin. My hero!

My thoughts are with Kevin's family. I am so sorry for your loss, Michelle. You and your girls are in my prayers.

My thoughts are with Kevin's family. I am so sorry for your loss, Michelle. You and your girls are in my prayers.

This is such a sad situation. I did not know Kevin but it sounds as if he is loved and cherished. Causes reflection on my wife and kids' and our lives together.

Peace and love to Kevin's family and friends.

Hey Kev...

The lab is just never going to be the same. You are the glue that keeps us all together. We miss you.

Kevin,

You are deeply loved by so many. Your daughters will hold your kisses in their hearts forever. We will hold onto all the good memories and you will always be kept close in our thoughts. We always could aggree on doing the best for Megan and Emily, that will not change. Your absence pulls at my heart I wish I could pick up the phone to hear your voice. I will miss you and it pains me to know all you should have shared in as our girls grow into the the wonderful people that you helped create and nurture. They are who they are due to so many of the things that you did for them. I will always love you.

As A former custodian at Loyal Heights I knew Kevin pretty well. Every morning as I would wait for my own son to be dropped off at school Kevin would ride up with his daughters in tow. He would walk them into the building then come out. We would talk for a little bit and then he would hop on his bike. I was amazed that he would ride that far to work every day. What a decated father. I will keep his entire family in prayer always. I will miss him. Emily, Megen and Michele. If theres anything I can do please let me know.

With my youngest of five in tow we were at the scene on our bikes... As I inadvertantly ended up in close proximity to the EMT's .... I prayed and prayed in every way I could.. I'm still praying! For strength for All involved. As an avid cyclist and a father this has impacted me to the core of My being. I didn't know Kevin, but I certainly wish I had gotten the chance. Nonetheless he has reminded me to embrace EVERY MOMENT...... Everyday.
Thanks Kevin..... GODSPEED!
Thanks Geeky Swede for the tasteful management and effort. Thanks Ballard! My heart and prayers remain strong for the Family. Anything you guys may need... just ask.

We are privileged to have known Kevin as our neighbor of 14 years. A rare human being:
smart, sexy, devoted father. Sweet, athletic, with a generous spirit. My heart breaks for his girls. Kevin, thank you for showing us what a great dad looks like. We will miss you in the hood!

I knew Kevin's mom Maureen from grade school and have been friends throughout the years. Our love and prayers go to all families. We also have
lost our daughter through a crisis as this and w/the love and support from God & friends & family it will get better.

Tears are rolling down my cheeks. I'm thinking of the pain of those Kevin left behind; his young girls, mother and father, sister, bother, nieces and newphew's , extended family and friends. I pray for God to reveal his works within this tragic accident as quickly as possible. There will be light after this darkness. Thinking of all who are experiencing Kevin's loss; and grieving along side of you. :(

(Friend of family in California)

Kevin I will miss you forever. As kids we grew up together as adults we went our seperate paths but the bond will always be a part of me. You were blessed to be part of an amazing family and to have an amazing family of your own. You touched people in a very special way. Megan and Emily, I too lost my father at a young age, however, I am forever thankful of having a great father if for even a shortened time. Your father will always be at your side. Michele, your words were touching, my prayers are with you. God Bless you. Bryan and Diane, I am at a loss for words, I love you both. Aunt Maureen and Uncle Dwayne I look forward to giving you both a hug.

Cousin Greg

To the Black family and friends. I am so sorry to hear about Kevin- obviously an amazing father, son, relative, co-worker, neighbor and friend. Please feel the hugs that go out to you and know that you have so many praying for you and your family during this difficult time.

Love,
Coleen and Adam Kaae

I am a high school and life time friend of Maureen and Dwayne. My heart is filled with sadness for the pain all of you are having to endure. As a mother I just can't express what I want to say. I'm sure God has something very important for your wonderful son.

Kathy Yeko, family friend

I had the pleasure of knowing Kevin from elementary school through high school. He was always quick to smile and a sweet person. I pray for peace for his family. I am shocked to hear of his accident. What a shame we have lost him. Rest in Peace Kev.